Zaphod BSN, RN

Zaphod has 4 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in ICU-CCRN, CVICU, SRNA.

Zaphod's Latest Activity

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   Example of student schedule for UM CRNA program.

   Zaphod replied to JaviP's topic in SRNA

   Ive only had 1 online class and i am in the 4th semester

   • Sep 22, 2012
   • 4 replies
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   University of Miami SRNA

   Zaphod replied to beetlebum's topic in SRNA

   The scholarship has not been active in 3 years. Kind of a false advertising

   • Sep 22, 2012
   • 1 reply
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   University of Miami Fall 2011 CRNA Program

   Zaphod replied to jojieblue's topic in SRNA

   Take research and adv.prac.concepts in the summer if you can. Save money . Thats all i can say

   • May 28, 2012
   • 19 replies
4. 

   Kentucky Opts Out

   Zaphod replied to wtbcrna's topic in CRNA

   awesome, continue to contribute to PAC..

   • Apr 28, 2012
   • 8 replies
5. 

   How many hours a week do you average?

   Zaphod replied to sfmarina's topic in SRNA

   as much as I need to..or until I drop:) usually 2 hours on light days upward to 16 hours before exams

   • Apr 22, 2012
   • 7 replies
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   How many hours a week do you average?

   Zaphod replied to sfmarina's topic in SRNA

   wow..thats sounds chill compared to my program..Clinicals tuesday to friday 6-5PM, class Monday 12-7PM and tuesday 3-7PM.. so clincal about 40 hours and class 11 hours..

   • Apr 22, 2012
   • 7 replies
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   BS to RN to CRNA...more difficult than I thought?

   Zaphod replied to smf5083's topic in SRNA

   May I add that by the time you apply many of the CRNA programs would have probably switched to doctorate. Mine is switching this year and will be 3 1/2 years in duration and will cost over 100K..so the debt as a CRNA might be comparable to a MD. You are young and I would encourage you to try for medical school as you enjoy sciences and you will have a much greater choice and flexibility as a MD. You will be paid as a resident(almost as much as an RN) and not all mds work long hours. Infectious disease docs seem to be on perma vaca..Dont box yourself in and dont be afraid to reach to fulfill your full potential. think..finish BS Bio..? finish BSN 15 mo + 2 years ICU + 3 years CRNA school=6 1/2 years and thats if everything goes smooth finish BS Bio..? med school 4 years+ residency 2-3 years=6-7 years...plus can choose any specialty

   • Apr 22, 2012
   • 21 replies
8. 

   difficulty of CRNA school

   Zaphod replied to ginaw623's topic in CRNA

   I agree..apples and oranges. I believe it is much more difficult to become an MD than a CRNA, however with that being said I believe there are many CRNAs on par with MDAs since the time spent in anesthesia training is similar.

   • Apr 22, 2012
   • 11 replies
9. 

   Fluid bolus with BP 140s/100s?

   Zaphod replied to mochamonster's topic in MICU

   Low urine output tells you pt is dry. The BP is up because of tachycardia-compensatory to maintain cardiac output. CO=HRxSV. Fluid bolus should help, but pt may even need more-have seen up to 10L being given in sepsis. Now I dont know what other comorbidities are present, with high BNP and crackles-maybe he is in CHF, cant speculate but that would mean a more conserative fluid therapy.

   • Dec 30, 2011
   • 33 replies
10. 

    Is nursing school bad for my health? Will it be the same as a nurse?

    Zaphod replied to emptyboxcars's topic in Nurses

    not just stress, but hospitals are unhealthy to be in. no natural light, rsome radiatio exposure, might have to go hungry and not pee for 12 hours. Do not by any condition accept night shift-that has been linked to cancer, diabetes etc. Maybe a position in Dr.office. I wonder have you considered some of the therapy positions that have more normal schedule and less stress. physical therapy assistants make almost as much as nurses-just one exhample.

    • Dec 14, 2011
    • 16 replies
11. 

    Ever Think Nursing Might Not Be Enough?

    Zaphod replied to FattyMateo's topic in Career

    you havent even worked yet to decide RN is not enough. Work in an open heart unit for a while before you decide that nursing doesnt require extensive knowldege of medicine.

    • Dec 13, 2011
    • 14 replies
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    Is CRNA School as Difficult as People Said?

    Zaphod replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in SRNA

    What do you mean. 4-6 hours is not that much, some peope were sleeping in the school library during finals. every semester is different regarding clinicals versus class time-Im just giving you a general perspective

    • Dec 13, 2011
    • 51 replies
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    Is CRNA School as Difficult as People Said?

    Zaphod replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in SRNA

    It really doesnt have that much to do with the material-which is pretty massive. As I said the difficulty is the actual training, being in OR early, care plans, being on call, learning the practice of anesthesia.

    • Dec 13, 2011
    • 51 replies
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    Is CRNA School as Difficult as People Said?

    Zaphod replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in SRNA

    Yeah, super easy.. JK, it is doable but it is not the classes it is the training and the hours that are exhausting. CRNA school has a way to weed out over confident people, and yes you will study at least 4-6 hours a day if you are super smart as you say.

    • Dec 13, 2011
    • 51 replies
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15. 

    Ortho nurse or transplant nurse?

    Zaphod replied to Abbachri's topic in Career

    Transplant.you will learn more.

    • Dec 8, 2011
    • 15 replies
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    should I stay or move for pre-crna

    Zaphod replied to tswim's topic in SRNA

    The unit you are on sounds like good experience.

    • Dec 6, 2011
    • 4 replies